Antique William & Mary Oyster Veneered Laburnum Chest

An Extremely Rare William And Mary Period
Laburnum Oyster Veneered Chest Of Two Short &
Three Long Drawers Divided By Half Round
Moulding To Edge Of Carcass And Cross Grain
Moulding To Top And Bottom, The Top Laid With
Oysters In A Honeycombe Design Featuring Holly
Cross Banding To Top, Sides And Edge Of Drawers
With Geometric Compass Stringing Throughout
Standing On Replacement Bun Feet
( Handles Not Original )

Handles and Feet Replaced A Long While Ago But This Is Regular Occurrence For Items Of This Type and This Age

From a Private Residence in Buckinghamshire

The practice of '' Oyster '' veneering Was a painstakingly time consuming process used only on
the best of items for the wealthiest of clientele.